I had never heard of a croquette before, but the way I remembered the name was that it was similar to the sound a toad makes: "croak." So the next day I used my (faulty) memory device and asked my dad for another "ribbit."
Silly the things you remember and the things you don't. And one thing I'm not soon to forget is the fishiness of the last salmon product I reviewed or that of the worst salmon product I've ever had. But fortunately for me, this salmon dish is the exact opposite of those fishy salmon dishes. It still tastes like salmon, but with virtually none of the bad kind of fishiness. That is to say, it was quite tasty.
I pan fried mine on the stove top with some coconut spray until they were golden brown on the top and bottom. As per the instructions, I thawed them in the microwave for about 45 seconds prior to the actual cooking. I still think they needed a couple extra minutes in the pan—maybe because my microwave is old and weak. But I trusted my eye instead of following the instructions to the letter, and I wasn't disappointed.
They were slightly crispy on the outside and all the ingredients were nice and soft—almost like crab cakes—in the middle. Flavor-wise, everything was well balanced and delicate. There was a good bit of that high-quality salmon, and it was definitely the main attraction, although the edamame, kale, broccoli, and chia seeds gave it a nice veggie base, with subtle notes of nuttiness.
At first, I thought $5.49 was a bit steep, but if you compare this product to an appetizer at a restaurant, it's not a bad deal. And yes, these croquettes are indeed restaurant-quality, if you ask Sonia or me. The wifey was just as impressed as I was. She really enjoyed this salmon, but also really loved this particular medley of veggies. Double fours here.
Bottom line: 8 out of 10.
$5.49 for two? Try this...the legendary "Morrison's Cafeteria" version
ReplyDeleteMorrison's Salmon Patties
Salmon Patties Recipe
by Morrison's Cafeteria
Ingredients:
2 - 14 3/4 oz. cans Salmon (chilled)
2 oz salad oil
2 oz onions, finely minced
2 fresh eggs
1 tablespoon flour
2 oz. crushed crackers
Dash of salt
Dash of black pepper
1/2 oz shortening for pan frying
Directions:
Open 2 cans salmon and place in mixing bowl.
Sauté onion in oil until tender. Add to salmon and mix.
Add eggs, flour, crushed crackers, salt and pepper and thoroughly mix.
Weigh patties into 5 oz portions and shape like a hamburger.
Place patties on medium heat flat grill or skillet with just enough oil to cover the surface.
Cook approximately 3 minutes on each side until done and golden brown.
Yields 7 patties.
Egg Sauce for Salmon Patties (From the Morrison's Institutional Recipes) Yield One Gallon (64 - 2 oz portions) 1/2 lb margarine 1/2 lb flour 1/2 gallon milk 1 tbs mustard 6 had boiled eggs place margarine in sauce pan over medium heat and melt. add flour to make a smooth rough, stirring constantly. do not brown. Add milk to roux and stir until smooth. Coarsely chop eggs and add to sauce with mustard.
One would have to add the edamame, kale, broccoli, and chia seeds to make these even comparable to the TJ's product.
DeleteA package has 4 croquettes. 2 oz each. 2 per serving, 2 servings per box. And much easier to prepare than the homemade veggie-less recipe. (Salmon loaf?)
Delete" it was similar to the sound a toad makes: "croak." So the next day I used my (faulty) memory device and asked my dad for another "ribbit." "
ReplyDelete--Did NOT see that coming! Actual LOL and a hearty SMH! Now I'll go back and read the rest of the post....